Shelley Thoen-Chaykoski ~TC Consulting

"COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RECREATION"

Shelley grew up on a Mixed Family Farm (Livestock and Grain) south of the community of Viscount, Saskatchewan. She is the fifth child in a family that is comprised of Mom , Dad , and Six girls. ( That's right- six girls under the same roof did proved to be interesting at times ) Through example , my parents taught me the importance of volunteering and contributing to the community in which you work and play. Furthermore , the community of Viscount and surrounding rural district , provided me with the exposure tor what would become a personal passion ...... recreation ; this same community, ( and the people in it ) most importantly instilled in me , a love for rural Saskatchewan and everything about it ! For this I am forever grateful. Upon completion of my elementary and secondary education - I furthered my studies in Saskatoon and not long after that , I found myself in the community of Foam Lake , Saskatchewan to embark on a career journey. Foam Lake not only provided me with work , but also with my life long partner and husband , Metro and a family that consists of two stepchildren and four grandchildren , as well as our beloved English Springer Spaniel dog , who is our constant companion.

I have always felt very fortunate ............. I like where I am , and I love what I do , does it get any better ?

Full time employment as the Director of
Leisure Services in 1980 and retired
from this position after 33 years in May of 2013

Delivered numerous educational sessions on
community recreation at local-regional/district and provincial events over the
past 38 years (example topics include-fundraising, tips and work in a rural
community, group organization and planning)